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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,097.56, 825,394.44 and 326,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,097.56, 825,394.44 and 326,180.28 is: 450,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,097.56 : 825,394.44 = 326,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,097.56/825,394.44 = 326,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,097.56x = 825,394.44 × 326,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,097.56x = 269,227,389,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,227,389,549.64/598,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,139.59

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